Ares

Ares is the Greek god of war, embodying the brutal, chaotic, and violent aspects of battle. Unlike Athena, who represents strategic warfare, Ares symbolizes raw aggression and bloodshed. --- 🛡️ Key Traits and Symbolism - Domain: God of war, battle frenzy, civil order, and violent impulse - Symbols: Spear, helmet, shield, chariot drawn by fire-breathing horses - Animals: Dogs and vultures often accompany him in art 👑 Family and Relationships - Parents: Zeus and Hera - Siblings: Hephaestus, Hebe, Eileithyia, and others - Lover: Aphrodite, with whom he had several children including Phobos (fear), Deimos (terror), and Harmonia ⚔️ Role in Mythology - Personification of war’s chaos: Ares rushes into battle with fury, often wounded or outwitted by other gods and heroes - Unpopular among gods and mortals: Even his parents disliked him; his worship was limited in Greece - Contrast with Athena: While Athena is revered for wisdom and strategy, Ares is feared for his destructive nature 🏛️ Cultural Legacy - Greek view: Mixed feelings—feared for his rage, respected in war rituals - Roman counterpart: Mars, who was seen as noble, protective, and a father of Rome Ares remains a vivid symbol of unrestrained violence and the darker side of human conflict—fierce, fearless, and often tragic.